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Blackboxstocks to Present at H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference, September 12-14, 2022

Presentation on Monday, September 12^th at 5:00pm ET

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Blackboxstocks, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX), a financial technology and social media hybrid platform offering real-time proprietary analytics for stock and options traders of all levels, today announced that management will present at the H.C. Wainwright 24^th Annual Global Investment Conference being held in New York City on September 12-14, 2022.

Gust Kepler, CEO and Co-Founder, Eric Pharis, COO and Co-Founder, and Bob Winspear, CFO, will present a corporate overview on Monday, September 12th at 5:00pm ET. Management will also meet with investors in one-on-one sessions during the conference.

About Blackboxstocks, Inc.

Blackboxstocks, Inc. is a financial technology and social media hybrid platform offering real-time proprietary analytics and news for stock and options traders of all levels. Our web-based software employs “predictive technology” enhanced by artificial intelligence to find volatility and unusual market activity that may result in the rapid change in the price of a stock or option. Blackbox continuously scans the NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange, CBOE, and all other options markets, analyzing over 10,000 stocks and up to 1,500,000 options contracts multiple times per second. We provide our users with a fully interactive social media platform that is integrated into our dashboard, enabling our users to exchange information and ideas quickly and efficiently through a common network. We recently introduced a live audio/screenshare feature that allows our members to broadcast on their own channels to share trade strategies and market insight within the Blackbox community. Blackbox is a SaaS company with a growing base of users that spans 42 countries; current subscription fees are $99.97 per month or $959.00 annually.

For more information, go to: www.blackboxstocks.com.

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Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with Applebee’s® Handcrafted ‘Burger Bundles’ To Go

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with Applebee’s^® Handcrafted ‘Burger Bundles’ To Go

Order online any of Applebee’s six Handcrafted Burgers with Fries and Applebee’s exclusive MTN DEW Dark Berry Bash® or your choice of any fountain drink for just $10.99 on Sept. 18

GLENDALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, Applebee’s is offering its fans an online Burger Bundle deal consisting of any one of its delicious, Handcrafted Burgers paired with Classic Fries and Applebee’s exclusive MTN DEW Dark Berry Bash® for only $10.99.* For one day only, guests can order online at Applebees.com or the mobile app from their local Applebee’s restaurant to celebrate the tastiest day of the year with a complete Burger Bundle!

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Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with Applebee’s® Handcrafted ‘Burger Bundles’ To Go (Photo: Business Wire)

Applebee’s Handcrafted Burger Bundle includes the choice of the Bacon Cheeseburger, Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger, fan-favorite Quesadilla Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Classic Hamburger, or the Impossible™ Cheeseburger, PLUS Classic Fries and a fountain drink – all for only $10.99.

To join Applebee’s in celebrating on September 18, guests can simply select the ‘National Cheeseburger Day’ option from the online menu, order for To Go or delivery on the Applebee’s mobile app (iOS, Google) or by visiting Applebees.com. Applebee’s delicious bundle includes the exclusive MTN DEW Dark Berry Bash^® or your choice of any PEPSI-COLA® fountain drink.

“Our best-in-class Handcrafted Burgers are always better when bundled with our Classic Fries and our one-of-a-kind DEW flavor or any other ice-cold fountain beverage,” said Joel Yashinsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Applebee’s. “From our Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger to our fan-favorite Quesadilla Burger – and full menu of more delicious burgers – we can’t wait for our guests to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day together and to enjoy this unbeatable value.”

To order Applebee’s To Go or delivery, visit Applebees.com or the Applebee’s mobile app (iOS, Google). For even more exclusive deals and specials, guests can sign up to be a part of the neighborhood. Join Applebee’s E-Club and receive a welcome offer!

*For a limited time at participating locations. Price and participation may vary by location. Offer valid 9/18/22 for online orders via the Applebee’s website or mobile app only. Not valid on third party delivery sites. One-time use. Restrictions may apply. ​

About Applebee’s^®

As one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America’s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee’s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it’s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee’s is always Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood^®. Applebee’s franchise and company-operated operations consisted of 1,673 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of August 9, 2022. This number does not include two domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and eight Applebee’s international ghost kitchens. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

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Western Union Expands its Digital Wallet to Latin America

• New Acquisition Expected to Accelerate Market Launch, with Brazil Anticipated to be Live in First Half of 2023

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Following a successful introduction of its digital banking offering in Europe in February 2022, Western Union (NYSE: WU) is gearing up to launch in Latin America. The Company announced the acquisition of Te Enviei, a Brazil-based digital wallet that will accelerate the time to market of Western Union’s financial ecosystem offerings in Brazil.

As part of its renewed purpose-driven strategy, Western Union is expanding its value proposition to customers by offering a broader set of digital financial services. By introducing its digital wallet in Brazil, Western Union plans to enable its customers to store funds, send money overseas and domestically, and pay their bills; all from the convenience of their phones.

“We are changing the way we interact with our customers today, moving from a transactional business to a customer-centric, relationship-based approach,” said Thomas Mazzaferro, Chief Innovation & Data Officer at Western Union. “Offering our Brazilian customers an integrated digital banking and money transfer solution will be a key milestone in this effort. We believe this acquisition will allow us to significantly accelerate our planned technology build, allowing for the faster roll out of our digital wallet in Brazil,” Mazzaferro added.

“Brazil is a strategically important market where we already hold a banking license, and it is a highly digitized banking market. Additionally, our internal research indicates that many Brazilians are looking for financial products that can address their needs in a global economy,” explained Ricardo Amaral, President of Western Union Brazil.

More information on the Company’s strategic plans, including with respect to its digital banking offerings, will be shared at its upcoming Investor Day on October 20.

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About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. Western Union’s platform provides seamless cross-border flows and its leading global financial network bridges more than 200 countries and territories and approximately 130 currencies. We connect consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments through one of the world’s widest reaching networks, accessing billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a substantial global network of retail locations. Western Union connects the world to bring boundless possibilities within reach. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.

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Homebuyers With Access to Flood-Risk Data Bid on Lower-Risk Homes

Redfin users who viewed homes with severe and/or extreme flood risk prior to a Redfin experiment proceeded to bid on homes with 54% less risk after gaining access to flood-risk data

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Homebuyers who have access to flood-risk information when browsing home listings online are more likely to view and make offers on homes with lower flood risk than those who don’t have access, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

That’s according to a three-month randomized controlled trial involving 17.5 million Redfin.com users, half of which had access to property-level flood-risk scores (treatment group) and half of which did not (control group).

Redfin users who viewed homes with an average flood-risk score of 8.5 (severe/extreme risk) prior to the study went on to bid on homes with an average score of 3.9 (moderate risk) after gaining access to flood-risk data—a decrease of 54%. By comparison, users who viewed homes with an average score of 8.5 before the study but did not get access to risk data went on to bid on homes with an average score of 8.5.

Redfin only saw this impact on users who had been viewing homes with severe/extreme risk prior to the study, suggesting that flood danger is currently unlikely to change homebuyer decisionmaking unless it’s substantial. When users who viewed homes with lower risk (minimal, minor, moderate and/or major) prior to the study gained access to flood-risk scores, there was no statistically significant change in the risk level of homes they proceeded to bid on.

“We now have definitive evidence that the risks posed by climate change are affecting where Americans choose to live. Before Redfin’s experiment, that was just a hypothesis,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. “Equipping people with flood-risk information helps them make more informed decisions. Some will opt to move out of risky areas altogether, while others will stay put but invest in making their homes more resilient to disaster.”

Fairweather continued: “As more house hunters become aware of climate risk, homes in endangered areas will likely receive fewer offers, causing home values to fall. At the same time, we may see prices in lower-risk, inland areas rise as more Americans move there to avoid flooding.”

Flood-Risk Data Also Impacted Which Homes Buyers Viewed Online

Giving house hunters access to flood-risk data also impacted their online search behavior. Redfin users who were viewing homes with an average risk score of 9.5 (extreme) prior to the study went on to view homes with an average risk score of 8.5 after gaining access to flood-risk data—a decrease of about 10%. There was no meaningful change in the average risk score of homes viewed by users in the control group who had been viewing extremely risky homes prior to the experiment.

The impact increased over time for users who had access to flood-risk data. On average, users who viewed homes with extreme risk before the study were viewing homes with 25% less risk than the control group after nine or more weeks in the experiment, compared with just 7% less risk during week one.

“Climate-risk data may start to have an even bigger impact on homebuyer decisions now that the housing market is slowing and tilting more in buyers’ favor,” said Sebastian Sandoval-Olascoaga, the MIT researcher who co-conducted the experiment. “Today’s buyers have more leeway to seek out the home features they really want. For some buyers that might mean considering only turnkey homes, and for others it might mean limiting their search to homes with minimal flood risk.”

Redfin Users in Cape Coral, FL and Houston Were Most Likely to Click on Flood-Risk Data

Redfin also measured how frequently Redfin users in the experiment took the additional step of clicking into a home listing page’s “Flood Risk” section, where more information can be found on future risk, FEMA flood zones and disaster insurance. Nationwide, users in the treatment group clicked into the flood-risk section 2.8% of the time. Many users likely didn’t feel the need to expand the flood-risk section because they found the preview of the flood-risk data sufficient—one reason the clickthrough rate appears low.

In Cape Coral, FL, users in the treatment group clicked into the flood-risk section 8.5% of the time, the highest rate among the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas. Next came Houston (8.1%), Baton Rouge, LA (7.5%), McAllen, TX (7.4%) and New Orleans (7.3%). Three other Florida metros—North Port, Tampa and Jacksonville—were also in the top 10.

All of these areas face flood risk, and some have attracted an influx of homebuyers during the pandemic. Tampa, Cape Coral and North Port all consistently rank on Redfin’s list of most popular migration destinations—an analysis based on net inflow, or how many more Redfin.com users are looking to move into an area than leave.

Top 10 Metros Where Redfin Users Were Most Likely to Click on Flood-Risk Data

Metro Area	Percentage of Times Redfin Users Clicked into Flood-Risk Section in Home Listings
Cape Coral, FL	8.5%
Houston, TX	8.1%
Baton Rouge, LA	7.5%
McAllen, TX	7.4%
New Orleans, LA	7.3%
North Port, FL	6.9%
Virginia Beach, VA	6.5%
Charleston, SC	6.3%
Tampa, FL	5.7%
Jacksonville, FL	5.7%

Alexis Malin, a Redfin buyer’s agent in the Jacksonville, FL area, recently worked with a buyer who opted out of purchasing a home due to its high flood-risk rating.

“I had a buyer from the Northeast who toured a beachfront home in the Jacksonville area and was close to making an offer, but changed his mind after seeing that the flood-risk rating on Redfin was almost a 10 out of 10,” Malin said. “He loved the house and the location, but decided the purchase was just too big of a financial risk. He ended up staying in the Northeast and buying a home there instead.”

People Have Access to Climate-Risk Data—What Now?

Individuals should be aware that if they own or buy a home with high natural-disaster risk, it may require costly disaster insurance and could ultimately drop in value. It’s possible this will disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities, which are often more exposed to flooding. Formerly redlined areas have a larger share of homes with high flood risk than areas that weren’t redlined, a 2021 Redfin analysis found. While redlining has been outlawed for years, formerly redlined areas are still more likely to house people of color than non-redlined areas.

“Home prices haven’t yet started to broadly plummet due to natural-disaster risk. That means communities that face the highest risk still have time to act,” Fairweather said. “If a homeowner thinks their property will lose value due to flood risk, they may want to relocate now to keep both themself and their finances safe. Unfortunately, that may mean passing on the risk to someone else. Governments can help prevent that by purchasing and demolishing at-risk homes, or subsidizing climate-resilient improvements. Upgrades like landscaping, flood walls and flood openings to direct water away from homes can help an at-risk property retain value.”

Fairweather continued: “Local and federal leaders should also be using climate-risk data to inform their policy decisions. Lawmakers in lower-risk cities should consider changing zoning laws to allow for denser housing, which would provide more options for people who face flood risk but don’t have a place to go.”

Redfin conducted this experiment from Oct. 12, 2020 to Jan. 3, 2021 in partnership with researchers from University of Southern California, the National Bureau of Economic Research and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Flood-risk scores came from First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor. Redfin now publishes climate-risk data (including fire, heat, drought, storm and flood) for nearly every U.S. home, with the exception of rentals.

To view the full report, including charts, graphics and methodology, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/redfin-users-interact-with-flood-risk-data/

About Redfin

Redfin (www.redfin.com) is a technology-powered real estate company. We help people find a place to live with brokerage, instant home-buying (iBuying), rentals, lending, title insurance, and renovations services. We sell homes for more money and charge half the fee. We also run the country’s #1 real-estate brokerage site. Our home-buying customers see homes first with on-demand tours, and our lending and title services help them close quickly. Customers selling a home can take an instant cash offer from Redfin or have our renovations crew fix up their home to sell for top dollar. Our rentals business empowers millions nationwide to find apartments and houses for rent. Since launching in 2006, we’ve saved customers more than $1 billion in commissions. We serve more than 100 markets across the U.S. and Canada and employ over 6,000 people.

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UroGen Announces the Appointment of Dr. Leana S. Wen to the UroGen Pharma Board of Directors

PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced the appointment of Dr. Leana S. Wen to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Dr. Leana S. Wen, an emergency medicine physician and public health and policy expert, has agreed to join UroGen’s board, effective immediately. She has served as a professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University School of Public Health since September 2019.

“We are fortunate to welcome Dr. Wen to UroGen’s Board of Directors,” said Liz Barrett, President and Chief Executive Officer, UroGen. “Dr. Wen’s work as a practicing physician and her extensive health policy and public health experience will be an asset to our Company. She brings a deep understanding of our diverse stakeholders and the complex dynamics of the biopharmaceutical industry. I am confident she will add great value to UroGen as we continue to look to transform the field of uro-oncology with therapeutic interventions because patients deserve better.”

Dr. Wen has served on the board of directors of Glaukos Corporation since March 2021 and is a member of its Audit Committee. She is currently on the board of the Bipartisan Policy Center, Baltimore Community Foundation, and National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, and chairs the advisory board of the Behavioral Health Group. She has been a contributing columnist for The Washington Post since June 2020, writing on health policy and public health, and an on-air commentator for CNN as a medical analyst since August 2020.

“UroGen is a company with tremendous potential that is bringing innovation to a field of medicine with significant unmet need,” says Leana S. Wen, M.D. “I am excited to join UroGen’s Board of Directors to help advance UroGen’s goal of improving care for patients with urological and other cancers.”

From January 2015 to October 2018, Dr. Wen was the health commissioner for the city of Baltimore, where she led the nation’s oldest continuously operating health department to combat the opioid epidemic and improve maternal and child health. She has also served as a global health fellow at the World Health Organization, a consultant with the China Medical Board, and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.

About UroGen Pharma Ltd.

UroGen is a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers because patients deserve better options. UroGen has developed RTGel™ reverse-thermal hydrogel, a proprietary sustained release, hydrogel-based platform technology that has the potential to improve therapeutic profiles of existing drugs. UroGen’s sustained release technology is designed to enable longer exposure of the urinary tract tissue to medications, making local therapy a potentially more effective treatment option. UroGen’s first commercial product and investigational treatment UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution are designed to ablate tumors by non-surgical means. UroGen is headquartered in Princeton, NJ with operations in Israel. Visit www.urogen.com to learn more or follow us on Twitter, @UroGenPharma.

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PPG to highlight coatings for battery electric vehicles at North American International Detroit Auto Show and The Battery Show

PPG’s battery coatings enable safety, performance, manufacturability

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will showcase its growing portfolio of paints and coatings for battery electric vehicles (EV) during the North American International Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Detroit and The Battery Show, North America at The Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Both shows begin on Sept. 13 and run through Sept. 15.

Exhibits at both events will include PPG CORACHAR™ battery fire protection solutions that enhance safety and production efficiency, along with other coatings innovations that are supporting the massive shift to battery EVs.

At the Detroit Auto Show (booth #PT630), PPG will also display advanced coatings technologies for auto parts suppliers to streamline the supply chain, and digital color tools that will enable OEMs to bring new colors to market faster.

PPG will also showcase coatings solutions for the design, construction and production of Li-ion battery cells, modules and packs at The Battery Show (booth #1821). These coatings enhance performance, safety and manufacturability to enable OEMs and battery and component manufacturers to accelerate the development of energy storage solutions.

“The automotive industry is pivoting to the latest technologies to deliver on the future of mobility as society’s use of automobiles shifts,” said Andrew Carroll, PPG vice president, Automotive Coatings, Americas. “Our innovative paints and coatings will play a leading role in this transition and will advance the technology to improve driver safety, assist in meeting sustainability goals and drive profitability.”

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Kohl’s Launches Adaptive Apparel for Adults, Bolstering its Inclusive Offerings for the Entire Family

• Kohl’s introduces adult adaptive apparel in three of its largest private-label brands, bringing easy and inclusive dressing options to the Sonoma Goods for Life, Tek Gear and SO brands
• Designed in partnership with GAMUT Management, Kohl’s adult adaptive designs provide everybody the opportunity to express themselves, with modifications for comfort and ease of dressing
• The new adult adaptive offerings join Kohl’s existing assortment of adaptive apparel, footwear, costumes, and toys for children

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced the launch of adaptive product offerings for adults offering individuals, regardless of ability, the access to style-forward, quality dressing options at a great value. The collection, designed in partnership with GAMUT Management – a leading consulting and talent management company for people with disabilities, includes thoughtfully integrated garment features with ease and comfort at the forefront. Available now on Kohls.com, customers will discover women’s adaptive products across Kohl’s private-label brands Sonoma Goods for Life, Tek Gear, and SO, and men’s offerings in both Sonoma Goods for Life and Tek Gear, as well as an assortment from Tommy Hilfiger.

“Kohl’s is proud to expand our adaptive assortments and offer inclusive collections for the entire family,” said Ron Murray, Kohl’s interim chief merchandising officer. “At Kohl’s, we understand how important it is to ensure all of our customers and associates are able to celebrate their personal style and independence in a way that meets their individual needs. Our adult adaptive collection is about creating apparel that is accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability, and serving more of our customers with disabilities. We’re happy to offer adaptive designs that provide everybody the opportunity to express themselves, without sacrificing comfort and ease.”

Designed to empower people with disabilities with confidence and self-expression, Kohl’s adult adaptive products recognize the unique needs of the customer making everyday realities a little easier and more rewarding. Featuring different functionalities in each garment, Kohl’s adult adaptive apparel was created with three core principles in mind:

• Physical Functionality – Each piece is made with a focus on ease of dressing, promoting independence and increased wear-ability. This comes to life through attributes that allow increased functionality, such as wider necklines and plackets at shoulder seams for easier accessibility, as well as functional leg openings and built-in waistline adjust-ability for seated comfort.
• Comfort First – Each piece is designed with a focus on comfort of the wearer, with the inside of the garment being soft and smooth. By incorporating soft fabrics, using heat sealed tags and engineering extra features to ensure all details are comfortable against the skin, Kohl’s design team was able to create comfortable and soft options for adult customers.
• Everyday Staples – With the launch of foundational garments, Kohl’s adult adaptive apparel extends the useability of customers’ wardrobes. The collection offers everyday, foundational offerings, including regular fit denim jeans, active leggings, long and short sleeve base layer t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Kohl’s adult adaptive assortment spans new, as well as existing, categories and brands. Kohl’s Sonoma Goods for Life adaptive women’s collection will feature crew and v-neck long sleeve shirts, and crewneck sweatshirts, as well as straight leg jeans and long leggings. Kohl’s Sonoma Goods for Life adaptive men’s collection will feature flannel tops, short and long sleeve solid tees, henleys, joggers and regular fit jeans. Tek Gear activewear will feature women’s long sleeve performance tees, active leggings, ultrasoft fleece sweatshirts, jackets and joggers. Tek Gear men’s products will offer ultrasoft fleece hoodies and pants, Dry Tek tees and shorts and Tricot pants. In addition, Kohl’s SO adaptive women’s collection will include lounge leggings, crew neck and pocket tees, as well as joggers, jeggings and denim shorts.

From initial concept through design, the adaptive assortment was carefully crafted with the customer at the center. Kohl’s and GAMUT Management teamed up to host Fit Focus Groups with people with disabilities, which provided valuable insights that enabled Kohl’s design team to ensure we offer an assortment of products that are thoughtful, functional and feature everyday, trend-relevant styles.

“In America, more than 41 million people live with a disability, and yet people with disabilities have historically had limited-access to fashionable and functional apparel that meets their individual needs,” said Michelle A. Banks, Kohl’s chief diversity and inclusion officer. “At Kohl’s, we believe we can create lasting change by offering relevant products and designs that are meaningful to our customers. By listening to customers across the country, Kohl’s innovative design team was able to create new apparel that provides new options for adults with disabilities and we look forward to continuing to expand in this market to address the growing needs of our customers.”

Kohl’s adult adaptive collection is the latest step from Kohl’s to make progress on the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion goal to offer more relevant products that help more customers see themselves reflected and represented in Kohl’s brands.

“As we continue to work toward a future of true inclusion in retail, we are proud of the work Kohl’s has done with GAMUT Management to understand the needs of people with disabilities in product development,” said Mindy Scheier, GAMUT Management founder and CEO. “Kohl’s development of adaptive clothing in an authentic way is evidence that the fashion industry is listening, and we are honored to collaborate with Kohl’s to help expand adaptive options for the entire family.”

Adaptive Product Offerings for the Entire Family

The expansion into adult adaptive apparel comes following the success of Kohl’s kids adaptive apparel collections, featured across four of the company’s private-label brands, Jumping Beans, Tek Gear, SO, and Sonoma Goods for Life. In addition, Kohl’s has launched partnerships with BILLY Footwear and Stride Rite, offering mainstream shoes that are functional, fashionable, and inclusive for everyone. Further committed to the development of our customers, Kohl’s offers adaptive toy options from some of the most popular brands in our portfolio, including Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy and Foxmind Go Pop! Roundo.

Presenting Sponsor of Runway of Dreams Foundation Fashion Show

Founded on the basis that clothing is a basic human need, the Runway of Dreams Foundation develops, delivers and supports programs and events that celebrate people’s differences, break down stereotypes, highlight the need for mainstream adaptive apparel and showcase people with disabilities in fashion.

A proud sponsor of Runway of Dreams since 2019, Kohl’s will serve as presenting sponsor of the Runway of Dreams 2022 Fashion Show to support their efforts in fashion inclusivity. The Show, taking place the evening of Monday, September 12, will showcase adaptive clothing and footwear on over 60 models with varying disabilities and backgrounds, from leading brands such as Kohl’s. To view the livestream, click here.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, including statements regarding business and financial trends for the Company’s second quarter, future performance, business conditions or results of operations, the timing and amount of any share repurchases pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program and other information are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. There can be no guarantee regarding such trends and performance, that the Company will be able to execute share repurchases, the timing or number of shares of any such repurchases, or that share repurchases or other future actions by the Company intended to create shareholder value will have such an effect. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Item 1A of Part II of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements relate to the date initially made, and Kohl’s undertakes no obligation to update them.

About Kohl’s

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer. With more than 1,100 stores in 49 states and the online convenience of Kohls.com and the Kohl’s App, Kohl’s offers amazing national and exclusive brands at incredible savings for families nationwide. Kohl’s is uniquely positioned to deliver against its strategy and its vision to be the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle. Kohl’s is committed to progress in its diversity and inclusion pledges, and the company’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) stewardship. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.

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NICE Recognizes 2022 PSAPs’ Finest Award Recipients for Excellence in Emergency Communications

This year’s winners hail from Florida, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Utah; Riverside County (CA) Sheriff’s Office honored with trifecta of awards

HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2022 PSAPs’ Finest Awards. Now in its seventeenth year, NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards recognize dedicated individuals and team standouts in public safety emergency communications. Honorees are recognized for their Lifetime Achievements and for going Above & Beyond, and in the following additional categories: Director, Line Supervisor, Technician, Trainer, Telecommunicator, Innovator and PSAP of the Year. PSAPs’ Finest winners are selected by an independent panel of volunteer judges from the public safety community who evaluate nominees based on their skills, knowledge, professionalism and dedication to service in their communities.

This year’s PSAPs’ Finest Award recipients are:

• Director of the Year – Kimberly Stephens, ENP, Emergency Dispatch Manager, Office of Public Safety Support, Lake County Board of County Commissioners (Tavares, FL)
• Line Supervisor of the Year – Cindy Casteel, Administrative Supervisor, Grand Junction Regional Communication Center (Grand Junction, CO)
• Technician of the Year – Nicholas Cervantez, IT Systems Administrator III, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Riverside, CA)
• Telecommunicator of the Year – Nakiya Moody, Telecommunicator, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (Gainesville, FL)
• PSAP of the Year – Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Riverside, CA)
• Trainer of the Year – Alan McGrath, Public Safety Telecommunicator, St. Petersburg Police Department (St. Petersburg, FL)
• Innovator of the Year – Lizette Sanz, Communications Supervisor, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Riverside, CA)
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Marcia Broman, 9-1-1 Data Coordinator, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (Saint Paul, MN)
• Above & Beyond Award (tie)– Zue Elizabeth Tellez, Communications Officer, Schertz Police Department (Schertz, TX)
• Above & Beyond Award (tie) – Tammy Black, Dispatcher 2, SLC911 (Salt Lake City, UT)

Chris Wooten, Executive Vice President, NICE, said, “Celebrating the seventeenth year of the PSAPs’ Finest awards, we are reminded every day of the vital work of our emergency communications professionals, the long hours and difficult days. When every-day citizens make the call, they are the first to answer it. NICE is thrilled to be able to sponsor this long-running awards program to honor their sacrifices and selflessness.”

The PSAPs’ Finest Awards Program is made possible by emergency communications professionals who volunteer their time to judge each submitted nomination. PSAPs’ Finest judge Loretta Hadlock, Police Communications Manager, Glendale Police Department (Glendale, AZ), said, “It was an honor and privilege to review the nominations and read about the amazing work these public safety professionals do, and the difference they make every day.”

“These professionals deserve all the recognition and praise we can give them, added judge Michelle Hirst, Director 911 Management, Marion County Board of County Commissioners (Ocala, FL ). “Their professionalism, dedication and daily sacrifice is something to be commended. They are the unseen heroes on the front lines of public safety.”

NICE plans to recognize each winner individually in a special virtual awards presentation. Please follow the NICE Public Safety social channels for details: Twitter (@NICE_PublicSafe), Facebook (NICEPublicSafety), and LinkedIn (nice-public-safety).

Nominations for the 2023 PSAPs’ Finest Awards will open in January 2023. More information can be obtained on the PSAPs’ Finest website or by emailing [email protected].

NICE Public Safety & Justice

With over 3,000 customers and 30 years of experience, NICE helps all types of public safety and criminal justice agencies, from emergency communications and law enforcement to prosecutors and courts, digitally transform how they manage digital evidence and data from beginning to end, to get to the truth faster. NICE’s Evidencentral platform features an ecosystem of integrated technologies that bring data together to give a single view of the truth, enabling public safety and justice agencies to do what they do better – whether it’s responding to incidents, investigating and building cases, or prosecuting crimes. With comprehensive digital transformation solutions that can be deployed across entire counties and states, NICE also helps everyone work better together, so justice flows more smoothly, from incident to court. https://www.nicepublicsafety.com

About NICE

With NICE (Nasdaq: NICE), it’s never been easier for organizations of all sizes around the globe to create extraordinary customer experiences while meeting key business metrics. Featuring the world’s #1 cloud native customer experience platform, CXone, NICE is a worldwide leader in AI-powered self-service and agent-assisted CX software for the contact center – and beyond. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, partner with NICE to transform – and elevate – every customer interaction. www.nice.com

Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE Ltd. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of NICE’s marks, please see: www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements, including the statements by Mr. Wooten, are based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of NICE Ltd. (the “Company”). In some cases, such forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “seek,” “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “project,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of changes in economic and business conditions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; competition; successful execution of the Company’s growth strategy; success and growth of the Company’s cloud Software-as-a-Service business; changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the Company’s products; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss of market share; an inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements; the Company’s dependency on third-party cloud computing platform providers, hosting facilities and service partners;, cyber security attacks or other security breaches against the Company; the effect of newly enacted or modified laws, regulation or standards on the Company and our products and various other factors and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the SEC, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise them, except as required by law.

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Zynga Completes Acquisition of Mobile Growth Platform Storemaven

Israel-Based Team Expands Zynga’s Mobile Marketing Expertise

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) and a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Storemaven, a world leader in mobile growth and App Store Optimization (ASO) technologies. Expanding Zynga’s existing operations in Israel, the Storemaven team will combine its innovative mobile technologies with Zynga’s expansive global portfolio and Chartboost’s advertising platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Founded in Tel Aviv in 2015 by Gad Maor (CEO), Adam Rakib (President), and Eldad Abel (CPO), Storemaven creates innovative mobile growth and ASO technologies. The company revolutionized the way category-leading mobile companies and game developers optimize their creatives, conduct growth experiments, and measure performance. With this acquisition, Zynga aims to enhance its usage and investment in state-of-the-art growth technologies, augment its leadership position in reaching mass audiences, and further its mission to connect the world through games.

“Zynga has always invested in publishing technology, experimentation, and analytics that connect players to the fun and engaging experiences that we create,” said Alex Tremblay, Executive Vice President, and Chief Data Officer at Zynga. “With our acquisition of Storemaven, we gain additional, unmatched technologies and expertise to expand Zynga’s publishing platform and to solidify our leading position in the marketplace. Storemaven brings world-class optimization and intelligence technologies that are crucial to the success of publishing mobile games. We are excited to officially welcome this talented team to the Zynga family.”

“Zynga’s rich culture in data-driven decision making and innovation, expansive reach, and enormous ambitions have made them an important partner for us,” said Gad Maor, CEO of Storemaven. “This combination allows us to maximize the impact of our expertise and products. We look forward to combining our technologies and unique culture with Zynga’s massive portfolio and Chartboost’s advertising platform, opening the door to building a world-class publishing platform that will launch global hits at scale.”

“Israel has firmly established itself as a hotbed of technological innovation,” said Yaron Leyvand, Executive Vice President, Games at Zynga. “This acquisition grants Zynga a meaningful footprint in the region. This exciting deal also allows us to continue building Zynga’s leading in-house technical capabilities and opens up our ability across the company to tap into the passionate and highly-skilled talent community in Israel.”

Zynga is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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About Zynga

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. With a massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including CSR Racing™, Dragon City™, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends™, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven™, Toy Blast™, Two Dots™, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™. Zynga is also an industry-leading next-generation platform with the ability to optimize programmatic advertising and yields at scale with Chartboost, a leading mobile advertising, and monetization platform. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog.

About Storemaven

Storemaven creates industry-first mobile growth and App Store Optimization (ASO) technologies, which transformed how top mobile companies and game developers optimize creatives, conduct growth experiments, and measure performance. Founded in 2015 by Gad Maor (CEO), Adam Rakib (President), and Eldad Abel (CPO), Storemaven has successfully grown into a leading enterprise brand in the mobile app market. The company has 50 employees in its Tel Aviv offices. Visit www.storemaven.com or follow Storemaven on LinkedIn or the Storemaven blog.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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Statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: risks relating to our combination with Zynga; the uncertainty of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response thereto; the effect that measures taken to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic have on our operations, including our ability to timely deliver our titles and other products, and on the operations of our counterparties, including retailers and distributors; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both consumer demand and the discretionary spending patterns of our customers as the situation with the pandemic continues to evolve; the risks of conducting business internationally; the impact of changes in interest rates by the Federal Reserve and other central banks, including on our short-term investment portfolio; the impact of inflation; volatility in foreign currency exchange rates; our dependence on key management and product development personnel; our dependence on our NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles; our ability to leverage opportunities on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S; the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games; the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games; and risks associated with international operations.

Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risks summarized in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Zynga

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Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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Ventas Appoints Sumit Roy, CEO of Realty Income, to Board of Directors

Robert Reed to Retire from the Board at 2023 Annual Meeting

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) today announced that Sumit Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Realty Income Corporation – a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a diversified portfolio of over 11,400 freestanding commercial properties across the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and Spain – has been appointed as an independent member of the Ventas Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2022. Mr. Roy has also been appointed to serve on the Investment Committee of the Ventas Board.

Mr. Roy, 53, is a highly accomplished REIT executive. At Realty Income, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2018 after being named President of the company in 2015. He previously served as Realty Income’s Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2018, Chief Investment Officer from 2013 to 2014 and Chairman of the Investment Committee. Prior to Realty Income, Mr. Roy was an Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank, where he was responsible for more than $57 billion in real estate capital markets and advisory transactions.

“Sumit is an exceptional executive with deep industry knowledge and capital allocation expertise, making him a terrific addition to the Ventas Board,” said Debra A. Cafaro, Ventas Chairman and CEO. “He brings an impressive track record of successful strategic planning and execution and has demonstrated leadership in employing predictive analytics in decision-making and risk management. Under Sumit’s leadership, Realty Income has doubled in size while delivering outstanding growth and returns for investors.”

Denny Shelton, Ventas’ Lead Independent Director, added, “We are pleased to appoint Sumit to the Ventas Board, which continues our longstanding multi-year process of regular and proactive Board refreshment. We are confident that Sumit’s unique skillset will be a strong complement to our highly qualified, diverse and fit-for-purpose Board, and look forward to working closely with him as we oversee performance and value creation for shareholders.”

“Ventas is a forward-thinking organization with a high-quality portfolio and long track record of success. I am excited and humbled to join this accomplished Board to help oversee Ventas’ continued growth, and I look forward to sharing my experience and insights to contribute to the Company’s future success,” said Mr. Roy.

The Company also announced that Robert D. Reed, who has served as a director since 2008, will retire from the Board and not stand for re-election when his term expires at Ventas’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Board thanks Mr. Reed for his outstanding service and valuable contributions during his tenure.

With Mr. Roy’s appointment, the Ventas Board will expand to 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent and 50% of whom identify as diverse by gender or ethnicity. The Board is expected to once again comprise 11 directors following the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

About Ventas

Ventas Inc., an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two large and dynamic industries – healthcare and real estate. Fueled by powerful demographic demand from growth in the aging population, Ventas owns a diversified portfolio of over 1,200 properties in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Ventas uses the power of its capital to unlock the value of senior living communities; life science, research & innovation properties; medical office & outpatient facilities, hospitals and other healthcare real estate. A globally-recognized real estate investment trust, Ventas follows a successful long-term strategy, proven over more than 20 years, built on diversification of property types, capital sources and industry leading partners, financial strength and flexibility, consistent and reliable growth and industry leading ESG achievements, managed by a collaborative and experienced team dedicated to its stakeholders.

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Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. You should not put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake a duty to update these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. You are urged to carefully review the disclosures we make concerning risks and uncertainties that may affect our business and future financial performance, including those made below and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as in the sections titled “Cautionary Statements — Summary Risk Factors,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Certain factors that could affect our future results and our ability to achieve our stated goals include, but are not limited to: (a) the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its extended consequences, including of the Delta, Omicron or any other variant, on our revenue, level of profitability, liquidity and overall risk exposure and the implementation and impact of regulations related to the CARES Act and other stimulus legislation and any future COVID-19 relief measures; (b) our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits and synergies from, and effectively integrate, our acquisitions and investments, including our acquisition of New Senior Investment Group Inc.; (c) our exposure and the exposure of our tenants, managers and borrowers to complex healthcare and other regulation and the challenges and expense associated with complying with such regulation; (d) the potential for significant general and commercial claims, legal actions, regulatory proceedings or enforcement actions that could subject us or our tenants, managers or borrowers to increased operating costs and uninsured liabilities; (e) the impact of market and general economic conditions, including economic and financial market events, inflation, changes in interest rates, supply chain pressures, events that affect consumer confidence, our occupancy rates and resident fee revenues, and the actual and perceived state of the real estate markets, labor markets and public capital markets; (f) our ability, and the ability of our tenants, managers and borrowers, to navigate the trends impacting our or their businesses and the industries in which we or they operate; (g) the risk of bankruptcy, insolvency or financial deterioration of our tenants, managers, borrowers and other obligors and our ability to foreclose successfully on the collateral securing our loans and other investments in the event of a borrower default; (h) our ability to identify and consummate future investments in or dispositions of healthcare assets and effectively manage our portfolio opportunities and our investments in co-investment vehicles, joint ventures and minority interests; (i) risks related to development, redevelopment and construction projects, including costs associated with inflation, rising interest rates, labor conditions and supply chain pressures; (j) our ability to attract and retain talented employees; (k) the limitations and significant requirements imposed upon our business as a result of our status as a REIT and the adverse consequences (including the possible loss of our status as a REIT) that would result if we are not able to comply; (l) the risk of changes in healthcare law or regulation or in tax laws, guidance and interpretations, particularly as applied to REITs, that could adversely affect us or our tenants, managers or borrowers; (m) increases in our borrowing costs as a result of becoming more leveraged, rising interest rates and the phasing out of LIBOR rates; (n) our reliance on third parties to operate a majority of our assets and our limited control and influence over such operations and results; (o) our dependency on a limited number of tenants and managers for a significant portion of our revenues and operating income; (p) the adequacy of insurance coverage provided by our policies and policies maintained by our tenants, managers or other counterparties; (q) the occurrence of cyber incidents that could disrupt our operations, result in the loss of confidential information or damage our business relationships and reputation; (r) the impact of merger, acquisition and investment activity in the healthcare industry or otherwise affecting our tenants, managers or borrowers; (s) disruptions to the management and operations of our business and the uncertainties caused by activist investors; and (t) the risk of catastrophic or extreme weather and other natural events and the physical effects of climate change.

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